Stank - Funk Is The Way (Part 5) (1974)

#Stank #FunkIsTheWay #70sfunk #70smusic #aimusic The fifth unearthed jewel from Stank’s long-lost funk opus Funk Is The Way (The Anthology) brings the groove full circle with “Funk Is The Way (Part 5)” — a tight, soulful, and guitar-driven sermon that proves once again why Stank is one of the most criminally unsung names in funk history. Hailing from the funk-rich streets of Dayton, Ohio, Stank carved out a raw, unfiltered sound that oozed grit and soul in equal measure. And “Part 5” is a perfect showcase of that signature recipe — a deep, thumping bass groove courtesy of frontman Cleon "Boogie Slim" Simmons, who delivers one of his most passionate vocal performances to date. His basslines glide and rumble beneath the track, while his voice preaches the gospel of funk with conviction that cuts deep. But the spotlight on this installment belongs to Chester “Fingertips” Ray, the unsung six-string general whose slick, stylish guitar work dominates the groove in all the right ways. A wh